Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Maple Fingerboard Blackguard Blonde staff-picks But that would all change

But that would all change by the mid ‘50s as King and his guitar

and ships in a deluxe hardshell case

75" Nut: 1 11/16" Bridge Pick-up: Super 70's Humbuckers Neck Pick-up: Super 70's Humbuckers Bridge: Harmonica Bridge style Finish: Wine Red Case: Original Weight: 9 lbs 12

Not your traditional ES-335

Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Maple Fingerboard Blackguard Blonde staff-picks But that would all changeIn the fall of 1950, the world of guitar and popular music changed forever with the introduction of the Broadcaster, Fenders first solid body electric guitar with a truss rod and two pickups. A few short months later, a telegram from Gretsch, owner of the BroadKaster trademark, ended Fenders use of the name. For a short time, the word "Broadcaster" was simply clipped off the headstock decal these guitars are known as "Nocasters." Thereafter, this